Media release - Investigation update v1
17 Nov 2021 2:30pm News:
National News

Images of human remains captured at Pike River Mine

The images have been reviewed by pathologists and were taken in the furthest reaches of the mine from the entrance. More

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Media release - media advisory
17 Nov 2021 1:15pm News:
Canterbury

Media Advisory: Update: Pike River Mine Investigation

Detective Superintendent Peter Read will be available to speak to media at 2.15pm today with an update on the Pike River Mine investigation. Location: Te Omeka Justice and Emergency Services Precinct... More

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Cash and an air pistol recovered during a search warrant
17 Nov 2021 12:54pm News:
National News

Operation Selena: 14 people charged following joint operation into drug smuggling at Auckland Airport

Fourteen people have been charged today following a joint operation by NZ Police and NZ Customs into the smuggling of methamphetamine into New Zealand, involving baggage handlers at Auckland Airport... More

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Multiple Police cars in a line
17 Nov 2021 12:40pm News:
Canterbury

Name release - Fatal crash, Carew, Ashburton

Police can now confirm the name of the man who died following a single vehicle crash on Ealing Montalto Road, Carew on 11 November. He was Jonathan Rutherford, 32, of Oxford. Police extend their... More

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Media release - fatal crash
17 Nov 2021 12:00pm News:
Bay of Plenty

Man charged following fatal crash

Rotorua Police have now charged a man in relation to a fatal vehicle crash on Te Ngae Road on 2 October. The single-vehicle crash occurred shortly after 11pm and one of the vehicle’s occupants later... More

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Annual Report 2021

Our Annual Report shows our progress against our strategic intentions for the year ended 30 June 2021, recognises the significant achievement of our staff, demonstrates our ability to deliver on our promises, and how we continue to build trust and confidence in our communities.

Highlights of the 2020/21 year included:

Police shoulder patch
17 Nov 2021 10:42am News:
Canterbury

Name release - fatal crash, South Eyre Road, Waimakariri District

Police are now in a position to release the names of the three people who died in a two vehicle crash on South Eyre Road, Waimakariri District on Sunday, 14 November. They were Jixuan Yin, 67, Ying... More

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Inspector Darren Paki greets whānau at his pōhiri at Tuatini Marae in Tokomaru Bay.
17 Nov 2021 7:36am TenOne Magazine

Homecoming for Tairāwhiti’s new Area Prevention Manager

Inspector Darren Paki joins Tairāwhiti Police from Central District. More

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Police radio
16 Nov 2021 5:03pm News:
Waitematā

Incident - Bethells Beach

A person has died following an incident at Bethells Beach this afternoon. Shortly before 3.40pm, Police were notified that a person was in trouble in the sea. Eagle helicopter and local Surf... More

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